My baby girl Ryleigh and mom are doing great. Was a long night but god is great. She was 9lbs 3 ounces and 21 inches 💪🏼. Thank you to everyone who reached out to me.
Work up this morning with news that crushed my heart. My mom might not make it. Anyone who knows me knows she’s my world. This hurts like no other. To all my friends, coaching buddies and ex athletes please say a prayer for her, she really needs it. She’s my everything 🙏🏽
Man it hasn’t hit yet but man I am so proud of these kids winning the 2021 Division 2 Powerlifting Championship. Thank you to my wife, kids, family, friends, student/athletes, Superintendent, my AD, administration, teachers, custodians and of course the Mathis, Tx community🙏🏼💪🏼☠️
Just arrived!!! so damn proud of them Mathis kids on their accomplishments. Winning any kind of State in a sport in Texas is huge. Some people don’t consider Powerlifting a sport. There’s critics and haters everywhere. These kids put in work just as any kid in any other sport.
Today I turn 40, I have now been on this earth 14,521 days. My days are numbering as time goes bye. I have had alot of ups and a few downs along the way. I’m so appreciative of my family, friends & inner circle of coaching buddies. I hope the next 30 to 40 yrs are great. Blessed
Someone did thank god, it would cost $400 for a new key. Coach Leonard took time out of his day to go by and see if someone turned in. Appreciate the help. The coaching profession and brotherhood it’s like no other.
On the way back from Cleburne,Tx and Regionals me and the family stopped at Bucees in New Braunfels,Tx. We somehow lost our remote car keys but didn’t realize it. We had a spare. Reached out to HC Coach Leonard at Canyon to see if he could swing by to see if they turned in.
My phone is blowing up! Will someone reach out to Allen ISD and let them know once again I’m not interested in their Head Football Job! I’m a Mathis Pirate!!!
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In order to be the best you have to beat the best, these guys right here are a class act, I consider both friends/mentors, year in and out San Diego HS and Natalia HS are the teams to beat in Powerlifting. These guys are great football and powerlifting coaches.
It’s been a while since the Bobcats were 2-0. Started strong in the first half but didn’t play to our level 2nd half but a win is a win. Back to the drawing board and finding a way to get better on offense, defense and special teams.
Competition is intense this year in the 242 in Division 1. Goal is to hit PR’s and crack the Top 10. Not bad for a kid from the Barrio of the Southside of SA. A lot of people don’t know the struggle it is to be a inner city kid.
Have a bet that I won’t be in a Large Polo game day shirt week 1 vs McCollum. Went from 231 to 221 in two weeks. Goal is to get to 205-210. My college playing weight was 185. Been tough but been worth it. Got about two months left. Great running around my old neighborhood.
Just finished my class and getting ready for year 15 on Monday. I wanna give a shout out to my wife and sister. They were clutch today. I appreciate them giving me their Saturday. Love you guys thanks for getting me set for the 2022-2023 school year.
Was a crazy day, so proud of my student/athlete lifters at Mathis HS winning the Region 5 Division 2 Championship. This is the first time Mathis ISD has won the Boys Region 5 Championship. Congrats to all the kids in Reg 5 Div 2 advancing to state. Next stop is Abilene,Tx.🙏🏼💪🏼
In about 15 minutes, these boys will compete in the Region 5 Division 2 Championship in Bishop, Tx. They are trying to do something that has never been done which is win it! “Go Pirates” 🏴☠️💪🏼
Big shout out to my buddies Ben Benavides and Ray Solis on the big win over the Edison Bears tonight. These guys are a product of the Westside and Kennedy HS. They put so much effort, passion and hrs into their jobs. Proud of you guys keep grinding and winning. 💪🏼🏈
Man so exciting seeing these Bigs get after it. Some of the best lineman in the city where here. Also some of the best coaches in SA were here as well. Kids got after it and competed their butt’s off. The South San Bobcats got 1st place and the Floresville Tigers got 2nd.💪🏼🏈🐾
Congratulations to Coach Ochoa of San Diego HS and Coach Martinez of Natalia HS on capturing the Girls State Championships in Powerlifting. Proud of these guys and their friendship. Keep up the great work.🙏🏼💪🏼🏋🏽♂️🥇🏆.
Mathis Coaches putting that work in. Free weight room and membership. Young bucks always put that work in time is ticking till week 1 vs The Ingleside Mustangs.
First time in over a year I had both my daughters together under one roof. Time flying by and they growing up so quick. Love them both. They travel a lot with their Volleyball schedule so it’s hard to have them both at once. Love my girls.
Was on the Eastside so I decided to visit Sam Houston HS and the spot were they planted a tree for Coach Phil. I cleaned up the area around the plant and watered his tree and cleaned his name plate. Miss you buddy. Me and him won a lot of games at Sam Houston together.
Happy Anniversary for my wife and I. Thank you Lisa giving me a son and soon a daughter in May. Thank you for loving me and understanding me and my career. I couldn’t ask for anything more. I appreciate your love and everything you do for me and my kids. Have a great day ❤️🙏🏼.
Just learned about the 10-1 defense from the guru Aaron Ford from Celina High School. He is a humble and great guy, I stole a few ideas from him. I’m a 4-3/4-2-5 guy but I’ll run a little 10-1 vs a two back teams in the near future once I am DC again. “Life is a risk carnal”
Happy Anniversary to me and my wife. Thank you for your love and giving me two beautiful babies. We love you. Appreciate you and your love for your family. 2023 will be a great year for us and our careers.
Today marks 3 years ago I lost my father and best friend. I grew up in an area where all my friends didn’t have both their parents. My dad treated my friends growing up as if they were his. My father was the best ever. We miss you and love you. Continue to watch over us. 🙏🏼💪🏼❤️
Happy 39th birthday to me. So glad to meet so many great people in my life. I’m blessed to have great family and friends. My life has had its up and downs but I wouldn’t change it for the world. Excited to get to 39. Where I’m from most didn’t make it out or were blessed as me.
Congratulations to the following athletes on being selected to the following awards vs McCollum. Fabian Gonzales Scout Team, Ethan Vela Big Hit and David Lucio Defensive Player of the Week. Proud of you guys and let’s get ready for Sotomayor!!! 🏈💪🏼🐾😤
My daughter Rylie Mae Ortega and Mommy are doing great and she will be here in May. At 6 months she’s almost 2 pounds, So excited for her to be here. Happy it’s a girl and happy I’m going to be a dad again. She will be a Future Burbank Bulldog or South San Bobcat haha. “Blessed”
Congratulations to our Varsity Track Team. They took 1st place at the Edgewood Track meet yesterday. A lot of PR’s and great accomplishments. Keep it up fellas “ speed kills” 💨
Finally caught a basketball game of my first born. She did great 21 pts, 7 assist and 6 rebounds. Been awhile since we talked and spent time together. Felt good to catch up and talk after the game ❤️. Trying to convince her to come to South San or Burbank haha.
Say what you want, best Strong Safety out to come out of Burbank. Stats don’t lie haha. Miss them old days. I tell my kids every day to play every down if it was their last.
These inner city kids from the Southside of SA represented well. Both qualified for state. Genaro Rocha got 5th place. First lifter from South San to ever medal at a regional meet. Cesar Lopez got 6th. Abilene,Tx here we come 🙏🏼💪🏼💯🏋🏽.
Region 5 Division 2 Trophy finally came in. Most kids would be at parties or beach getting in trouble during spring break, these two I found them in the weight room in downtown Mathis, Tejas. Next goal for us all is state. 🙏🏼💪🏼🇲🇽☠️ “One Team One “Dream”
It’s about to go down, Region 2 Division 1 Regional Meet in Cleburne, Tx. Genaro is the lone representative for South San ISD. So proud of him and his accomplishments. PAWS UP 🐾
God has blessed me 41 yrs on this Mother Earth 🌍. Appreciate my wife and kids. I’ve had alot of highs and some lows in this lifetime, but keeps on getting better as time goes on. Appreciate all my family, friends and coaching buddies that I’ve crossed paths with. Cheers to 41 🧉
Thank you Mathis ISD for allowing our Seniors to go to Fiesta Texas. My neck and back are sore from all the rides but it was all worth it. Kids had a blast and made many more memories. Thank you administration and the teachers who helped chaperone. ✌🏼🤟🏼💪🏼
Congratulations Evelyn Pardo for winning 1st place 🥇 in the 148 lb division and Isabella Arriaga for placing 3rd 🥉 in the 105 lb division. They are also the first girls every to place in Powerlifting for South San HS and South San ISD. Congratulations ladies and to the team.
Had a great time today at the SA All Star Football Game. So many ex greats and fellow coaches. San Antonio has so much talent. If you a college recruiter you need to visit San Antonio more and the surrounding cities.
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Had a chance to finally watch my oldest child play. She did so good and played her ass off. Tons of great serves and digs. Can’t wait to watch what the future holds. Now my goal is to get her to South San or Burbank. She belongs on the Southside with her family for support. 🙏🏼💪🏼
We working for that 5A District Championship. We don’t brag about our kids cause we have nothing to do. We brag about our kids because they work their ass off day in and day out. 2022 will be a great year for this staff and kids at South San HS. PAWS UP 🐾
Just landed in Abilene,Tx for the THSPA State Powerlifting Championship for Division 1. Super proud of these Southside Boys. All about PR’s tomorrow and making the top 10 in the 242 & 272 weight Division and experiencing this great event. 🐾
Mathis,Tx will be on an earthquake watch on Wednesday May 26th 😂. The 1st Annual Mathis Pirates Lineman Challenge will be hosted at Pirate Stadium from 5-8. The following teams will be participating.
Mathis, Odom, Sinton, Beeville, Taft, West Oso, George West, Freer, Tidehaven.
Great and busy day today. God bless the South San Bobcats and the Southside. My LBs will be one of the best core in the city. Great kids and they work their tails off.
Blue and White game Today. Kids played good but so much room for improvement. Kids are hungry and wanting change. Been 14 yrs since the Bobcats have made the playoffs. Everyday we reaching out goals. These kids don’t want to fail. Excited for the season. “All For The Paw 🐾 “
One of the greatest coaches to coach football in the great state of Texas swung by South San to give our kid’s a pep talk about Boot Camp starting next week. Kids were locked in. Jim Rackley is a one of a kind. It was an honor to have him step foot in “Bobcat Country” PAWS UP🐾.
Great day of practice for the CBCA West All Stars, two more days till kickoff. Honored to coach these young men from across the Coastal Bend and surrounding areas of the 361.
Had a busy weekend. Both these athletes hit PRs on all 3 lifts at the State Powerlifting Meet. Both seniors will be deeply missed. Both did things right in the classroom and in athletics. Genaro got 14th in the 242’s and Cesar 18th in the 275’s. Not bad for inner kids from SA 💪🏼
Man what a season. From coaching a State Championship team in 2021 to coaching a bunch of inner city kids who had no clue what the hell Powerlifting was. These kids hit PR’s all season, super proud of them. Had 2 first place finishers yesterday and a 2nd place. Got 5th as a team.
Man what a Lineman Challenge today. The Hogs 🐖 balled out and competed at such a high level. Coaches from each school should be proud. In the Varsity Division 1st place was Floresville and 2nd place was East Central. In the JV Division 1st place Harlandale & 2nd East Central.
Not bad for a bunch of inner city kids getting after it yesterday. Been an adventure but rewarding one. These kids see how strong these small towns are.
Today was a busy and great day, the Girls Region 5 Div 3 in Mathis, Tx was a huge success. Congrats to the Natalia Mustangs on winning the championship. My guy Coach Martinez won another regional meet. Great job brother! Was great to see many coaches who are buddies of mine.
Told him to Blitz A Gap, I called Over/Pistol/Cover 3. He decided to run Under/Fire/Cover 4. This is the look he gave me went I ripped his ass. He still has a lot to learn. Good thing I get to coach him for the next 17 years 🙏🏼💪🏼🏈
Appreciate all the 21 teams who competed from all over SA and the outskirts. Austin LBJ even showed up!! They got after it, they are in good hands up front. Congratulations to Somerset on placing 2nd 🥈 and Medina Valley placing 🥇. Best of luck to all the teams in the fall 💪🏼🏈.
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“My dads prize fighting rooster 🐓 got out and took us forever to get him back in the chicken coop.” So that’s why I missed practice coach.
Day 1 in the books. Every year it gets better and better. It’s a great day to be a “Bobcat”. Kids worked hard and gave 💯 to us coaches and to their teammates.
Today is my son turns 2. I was blessed with this energetic and wonderful son. He keeps me young and on the go. At times him and my 10 week old daughter drive me crazy haha but I wouldn’t change my life or them for the world. I hope he has a great day and all his wishes come true.
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, Ryleigh Mae wanted to tell you good morning. At 11 am we will be working on tummy time. Need to get her ready to play volleyball and be a Roadrunner. Have a great day brother and Win The Day 💪🏼🏈.
Congratulations to South San’s HC/My Boss and Friend Phil Barron and South San’s OC Doug Burford on getting their Masters Degree from SFA. Also congrats to AJ Johnson currently at Dallas Carter HS on getting his Masters Degree from Lamar University. Proud of you guys 💪🏼
Happy Birthday to my brother. Always been a great role model and big brother. By far the best Sheriff in Texas. Is a bad dude and can throw Chingazos with the best of them. Love you bro have a great day and enjoy it.
So long Port A,till next time. Had a blast with family. Now its to business and getting better. THSCA bound and ready to learn and see old HS, College teammates and coaching buddies.
No lie these last two days have been rough. My son is 3 and started school. I worry about him so much. It’s all new to him. His granny watched him. I hope he enjoys school, makes many friends and learns so much. He’s on my mind 24/7. I know my granny misses him so much to❤️.
The 2023 THSCA Coaching School is a wrap. Learned so much and had a great time with my family & coaching buddies from all over the great state of Tejas. 2024 will be even bigger and better. Best of luck to all my coaching buddies on the 2024 season except if you play us haha !!!
THSCA All State Football Academic awards came in today. Not a big deal to most people but to these kids, their parents, teachers, coaches and community, especially from this side of San Antonio it’s a huge accomplishment for everyone. Great work ladies and gentlemen.
The Cotulla Cowboys are hosting a Lineman Challenge on May 14, if anyone is interested let me know. It’s free and a great opportunity for the Hogs to get some work. Coach Dehoyos the DC from Cotulla will be hosting it.
Just wanted to tell Todd Twardowski and the Herff Jones Company thank you for the great business and experience. You guys created a ring that will last a lifetime for me and my athletes. If anyone is in the need to order State Championship Rings this is the place to order from.
These guys fought through the aches/pain yesterday and won the Bishop Badgers Last Qualifier Meet. Next week we find out how many will represent the “Great City” of Mathis,Tx at the Boys Region 5 Division 2 Powerlifting Meet on March 11🙏🏼💪🏼☠️
1st Easter for my son Ryan Ortega, so blessed to have him. Is a joy to have and is a great baby can’t wait till he starts to walk so I can put him in sports😉.
Today we got to see my second born play today in Fredericksburg,Tx. It’s been 7 months since I’ve seen her. Felt good to see her, kiss and hug her. She did amazing and tore it up in Volleyball. She gets her talent from her daddy’s side😉. Keep it up “Nonnie” proud of you mamma.
Was in SA visiting my family and my dad, stopped by to see my son’s god father. Keep an eye on the Kennedy Rockets, they gonna shock the district and make noise. This man is a great friend and Head Coach.
Thank you for the brand new vehicle, me and my family will enjoy! Anyone looking for a new vehicle, go and see my buddy Eric at North Park Chevrolet in Castroville! Fast, affordable and great experience!